The verdict in three sentences
In Fribourg, a private or international school website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, between 10 000 and 38 000 CHF, and Fribourg agencies have a real advantage: they work natively in French and German. Kolonell delivers an admissions site in native French and English from Premium, at a fixed price: 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, while German is supplied by the school or quoted separately. For a bilingual school that also recruits international families around Bern, the honest comparison is the three-year total cost, all three languages included.
This version is written for the English-speaking heads, bursars and admissions teams of private and international schools in Fribourg.
What do Fribourg agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
These figures are cautious orders of magnitude. They draw on public price grids from agencies in Fribourg and Bern, minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by agencies in the region (often 100 to 160 CHF per hour) and freelance rates visible on Malt and Upwork.
| Criterion | Fribourg agency | Regional freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 order of magnitude | 10 000 to 38 000 CHF and up | 3 000 to 10 000 CHF | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 CHF, fixed price |
| Hourly rate for changes | Often 100 to 160 CHF | Often 70 to 110 CHF | Additions quoted before work starts |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 6 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| German copy | Often native | Depends on the profile | Supplied by the school or quoted separately |
| English copy | Often translated and billed separately | Variable | Native copywriting, bilingual FR/EN from Premium |
| Campus photo and video | Often optional | Sometimes | Not included: your images or a local studio |
| Site ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
If your school mainly recruits Fribourg and Sense district families in French and German, a bilingual local agency is probably the best choice. Kolonell becomes worthwhile when English matters as much as German, for example for families of diplomats or international civil servants posted in Bern. We have already delivered a bilingual FR/EN site with appointment booking and quote requests for TR Signing Group, a notary and apostille service in New Jersey: the same care applies to both languages of a school site. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind Fribourg depending on the season; your project manager books Google Meet calls at your hour and sends a written update every week. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % on delivery. The plans are presented in our international website offer.
What budget for three languages over three years?
The table applies the same maintenance assumption on both sides, as Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted separately.
| Item over 36 months | Fribourg agency (mid-range) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Site build | 30 000 CHF, French and German | 8 200 CHF, French and English |
| Additional language | English translated, 3 000 CHF | German by a translator, 3 200 CHF |
| Integrating the third language | Included | Quoted separately, assumption 1 200 CHF |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 150 CHF per month over 33 months, 4 950 CHF | 4 950 CHF, maintenance quoted separately |
| Annual updates (fees, calendar, vacancies) | 14 hours at 140 CHF, 1 960 CHF | Quoted in advance, assumption 1 400 CHF |
| Campus photos | Option at 2 600 CHF | Local photographer booked separately, 2 600 CHF |
| Indicative total | 42 510 CHF | 21 550 CHF |
With three languages, the gap remains significant but less dramatic than for a single-language site. Ask each supplier who writes each language and who updates it afterwards.
What does each plan include for a Fribourg school?
| Item | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| School sections | One page per section | Pages per section and bilingual track | Detailed sections, immersion model, published results |
| Admissions | Process and enquiry form | Step-by-step journey, fees page, link to your admissions software | Careful integration of your software; custom parent portal quoted separately |
| Open days | Contact form | Event page with registration | Calendar per campus, virtual tour embedded if supplied |
| Teacher recruitment | No | Simple careers page | Careers page with vacancies, bilingual profile sought, applications |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support after launch | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A parent portal, activity enrolment management or a staff intranet counts as an application quoted separately, as does ongoing SEO.
What does a Fribourg private school need online?
Fribourg is a bilingual university town, about twenty minutes from Bern by train. A private school there welcomes French- and German-speaking families from the canton, university staff and researchers, and families of diplomats, federal civil servants and international executives who choose to live in Fribourg. The school year starts in late August and many families decide in spring, after several visits.
- The bilingual model explained concretely: share of French and German per year, immersion, support for pupils who speak neither language.
- An English version for international families who read neither language at first.
- The programmes actually delivered (cantonal curriculum, bilingual track, IB if the school is authorised) without implying a label it lacks.
- Transport from Bern, the Sense district and the Broye, plus childcare hours.
- Recruiting bilingual teachers, scarce on the market: a clear careers page saves weeks.
Compliance, sticking to facts. Private schools in Fribourg operate under the cantonal framework for private education; display only accreditations and memberships the school actually holds. Pupil and parent data fall under the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), in force since 1 September 2023; so does teacher applicant data. Pupil photos require written parental consent. WCAG 2.1 AA is the accessibility reference. This is not legal advice.
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Which red flags should you spot in a quote?
- Three languages promised without saying who writes each one or what updates cost.
- A language switcher that sends visitors back to the home page instead of the equivalent page.
- Job vacancies published as PDFs that only the agency can replace.
- An overly long admissions form, when first contact should fit on one phone screen.
- A domain or hosting in the supplier's name.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Thomas S., operations director of a 600-pupil bilingual school spread over two campuses in the canton of Fribourg, receives an agency quote of 34 000 CHF for a site in French, German and English, over 14 weeks, plus a presentation video at 3 500 CHF. He looks at Kolonell Premium at 8 200 CHF (French and English), with German handed to a translator for 3 200 CHF, integration quoted at 1 200 CHF and the same video ordered from a local studio for 3 500 CHF.
Kolonell: 8 200 + 3 200 + 1 200 + 3 500 = 16 100 CHF. Agency: 34 000 + 3 500 = 37 500 CHF. Gap: 21 400 CHF. Thomas plans for a German-speaking teacher to proofread the German pages, about one working day, before signing.
FAQ
How much does a private school website cost in Fribourg in 2026?
As an order of magnitude, 10 000 to 38 000 CHF with a local agency and 3 000 to 10 000 CHF with a freelancer. Kolonell charges 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF at a fixed price.
Can Kolonell deliver a site in three languages?
Yes: French and English are included in Premium at 8 200 CHF, and German is supplied by the school or quoted separately. Budget roughly 2 500 to 3 500 CHF of professional translation for a 25-page site.
Isn't a Fribourg agency a better fit?
For a French and German site aimed mainly at families in the canton, often yes. Kolonell makes sense when English matters just as much, with a fixed price and delivery in 4 to 6 weeks.
Can you connect our admissions software?
Yes, from Growth at 4 500 CHF, Kolonell integrates or links the tool the school has chosen. A custom parent portal is an application quoted separately.
When should we start for the August intake?
Families often decide between February and May. Start Premium in December or January to go live before the spring open days, allowing 1 to 2 weeks for the German translation.
Let's scope your project. Send us your sections, languages, open positions and admissions tool: we reply with a fixed-price plan and a launch in 3 to 6 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
